Naturally Aspirated Horsepower 2011 5.0

mustangmitchell · November 1st, 2010, 10:54 AM

Hello guys,

Im looking to buy a 2011 5.0 Convertible this summer and I wanted to upgrade it to get between 500-550 Naturally Aspirated rear wheel Horsepower (Im not into superchargers on this one, trying to make my own custom "Boss" if you will).

What do you guys recommended for Naturally aspirated upgrades? I have heard of cold air intakes and exhaust upgrades but I am really lost as to what would be the best way to get to the 500-550rwhp mark?

thanks!!

Dap1991 · November 1st, 2010, 11:24 AM

The new 5.0 is totally different then the one they put in the old mustangs, and im not sure if you can get that high naturally aspirated, youll probably need nitrous

StangBanger302 · November 1st, 2010, 02:01 PM

Wrong section buddy, go to "modular mustangs" and you'll see your section there.

mustangmitchell · November 1st, 2010, 02:15 PM

oh thanks my bad new to the site lol thanks!

WhiteMamba · November 1st, 2010, 02:47 PM

new 5.0 supposedly has better flowing heads than race cars/nascars. I was gonna say heads and cam but if the car has that good of heads on it then your next best bet is gonna be cam.

Considering those cars are dynoing around 340-360 I think what you are asking for is not gonna happen. Maybe 420-430 with full bolt on's a tune and cam...???

1989Gt. · November 1st, 2010, 04:50 PM

Naw i seen a vid of them just with tune cai put down 400.... SO it might be possible but let me know how much you spend before you get there please?

ryanw · November 1st, 2010, 07:24 PM

First off i wouldnt get a Convertible, just my opinion though. But i thought the new 5.0 had 412 HP right out of the box maybe not to the wheels....

rovelli92 · November 1st, 2010, 08:33 PM

I'd just get a boss..............

buttttttttttttt idk about 500...too early to tell at this point i think!

WNTS 2RN · November 1st, 2010, 08:45 PM

It might be some time before you see numbers like that n/a. Yes the motors are powerful, but no builders yet have really tore them down and worked different combos to see what builds more power. Right now the TiVCT is hampering the production of custom cams and the head design is brand new so no one has yet to see what can be yielded from working over a set.

mustangmitchell · November 1st, 2010, 09:07 PM

WhiteMamba - best bet then cams upgrade? thanks!

1989Gt. - Yeah its gunna be a bit pricey but its a personal goal to get it that far. The car can do it she just needs help lol

ryanw - haha dude im a convertible guy, I wouldn't buy it without a convertible lol and yeah thats what i thought too but i guess thats crank not wheels.

rovelli92 - that was my first idea! I was gunna go 2012 302 but then then I dont like the color schemes, the interior isnt leather, and biggey - no convertible. I was gunna go to 2011 S302 but the prob I had with it its really pricey for a mustang, its like 20k more than the stock price.... and If i can get 20k upgrades and they look the same... id rather put 20k worth of upgrades in it... ya kno? (not 20k upgrades right upfront tho, overtime lol)

WNTS 2RN - yeah thats what i have noticed, barely any parts for them compared to older models of the mustangs... its mainly a waiting game, but i wanted to get a head start on it. My main focus now is to also get as many horses hitting the pavement and not getting lost in the drive system. If memory serves 365 (maybe...) rwhp... compared to the crank which is 412. I want to get the 412 back and get to the 500rwhp mark

WNTS 2RN · November 1st, 2010, 09:22 PM

I know a n/a set up makes for a nice project and a great conversation piece, but a s/c is going to be the way to go if you want power.

mustangmitchell · November 2nd, 2010, 04:03 PM

yeah its mainly a project and for bragging rights lol.

but yeah Ik the SC gets me lotta power (i think hennessey is working on a 1000+ hp mustang??) but yeah im not drag racing so its more personal achievement

rovelli92 · November 2nd, 2010, 10:14 PM

i cant even imagine a 1000hp...honestly i would be fine with a 500hp car....lol 1000hp is just too much power that i wouldnt be able to control

jakenbake13 · November 2nd, 2010, 10:22 PM

On youtube there are a few 1000 hp vids, if you take their word i guess. But on mustang50magazine.com there are some KOTS vids and those cars are close if not over a 1000 and they sound nuts on the dyno, I agree, I couldnt imagine driving one.

jakenbake13 · November 2nd, 2010, 10:24 PM

Oh and yea 5.0 mag did a KB cobra and when it made 700 horsepower they said it wasnt as fun to drive as stock because it was more work mentally like when to get into it a bit and avoid hitting bumps where your foot would bounce and when there was gravel or sand.

November 1st, 2010, 10:54 AM	#1
mustangmitchell Newbie 1986 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	Naturally Aspirated Horsepower 2011 5.0 Hello guys, Im looking to buy a 2011 5.0 Convertible this summer and I wanted to upgrade it to get between 500-550 Naturally Aspirated rear wheel Horsepower (Im not into superchargers on this one, trying to make my own custom "Boss" if you will). What do you guys recommended for Naturally aspirated upgrades? I have heard of cold air intakes and exhaust upgrades but I am really lost as to what would be the best way to get to the 500-550rwhp mark? thanks!!

November 1st, 2010, 11:24 AM	#2
Dap1991 Hardcore Enthusiast 91 GT 90 LX 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: youngstown, ohio Posts: 1,025 iTrader: 0 reviews	The new 5.0 is totally different then the one they put in the old mustangs, and im not sure if you can get that high naturally aspirated, youll probably need nitrous __________________ 1991 GT- All Stock 1990 LX 5.0- CAI, Shorty headers, flowmaster, Tubular Upper and Lower Control arms, Tokico HP series, Eibach Springs

November 1st, 2010, 02:01 PM	#3
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,228 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wrong section buddy, go to "modular mustangs" and you'll see your section there. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

November 1st, 2010, 02:47 PM	#5
WhiteMamba Regular 88 Notch Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saint Charles IL Posts: 431 iTrader: 0 reviews	new 5.0 supposedly has better flowing heads than race cars/nascars. I was gonna say heads and cam but if the car has that good of heads on it then your next best bet is gonna be cam. Considering those cars are dynoing around 340-360 I think what you are asking for is not gonna happen. Maybe 420-430 with full bolt on's a tune and cam...??? __________________ 88 Notchy 306 with 70mm Turbo 510 RWHP on 10lbs K thnx Can we chat?

November 1st, 2010, 07:24 PM	#7
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,049 iTrader: 0 reviews	First off i wouldnt get a Convertible, just my opinion though. But i thought the new 5.0 had 412 HP right out of the box maybe not to the wheels.... __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

November 1st, 2010, 02:15 PM	#4
mustangmitchell Newbie 1986 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh thanks my bad new to the site lol thanks!

November 1st, 2010, 04:50 PM	#6
1989Gt. Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,797 iTrader: 0 reviews	Naw i seen a vid of them just with tune cai put down 400.... SO it might be possible but let me know how much you spend before you get there please?

November 1st, 2010, 08:33 PM	#8
rovelli92 Banned 2010 GT Sterling Grey 12.97 @ 107.34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: H-town, TX Posts: 2,170 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd just get a boss.............. buttttttttttttt idk about 500...too early to tell at this point i think! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] \|Some fun new stuff...\|

November 1st, 2010, 08:45 PM	#9
WNTS 2RN Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: US Navy Goat Locker Posts: 1,591 iTrader: 0 reviews	It might be some time before you see numbers like that n/a. Yes the motors are powerful, but no builders yet have really tore them down and worked different combos to see what builds more power. Right now the TiVCT is hampering the production of custom cams and the head design is brand new so no one has yet to see what can be yielded from working over a set. __________________ 2011 5.0 1.3 gallons of American performance!! K&N drop in (I know, I'm cheap) Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust H&R Super Sport springs Bremmer BR01 19x8, 19x9.5 wheels Bottomless bottle of soap!

November 1st, 2010, 09:07 PM	#10
mustangmitchell Newbie 1986 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	WhiteMamba - best bet then cams upgrade? thanks! 1989Gt. - Yeah its gunna be a bit pricey but its a personal goal to get it that far. The car can do it she just needs help lol ryanw - haha dude im a convertible guy, I wouldn't buy it without a convertible lol and yeah thats what i thought too but i guess thats crank not wheels. rovelli92 - that was my first idea! I was gunna go 2012 302 but then then I dont like the color schemes, the interior isnt leather, and biggey - no convertible. I was gunna go to 2011 S302 but the prob I had with it its really pricey for a mustang, its like 20k more than the stock price.... and If i can get 20k upgrades and they look the same... id rather put 20k worth of upgrades in it... ya kno? (not 20k upgrades right upfront tho, overtime lol) WNTS 2RN - yeah thats what i have noticed, barely any parts for them compared to older models of the mustangs... its mainly a waiting game, but i wanted to get a head start on it. My main focus now is to also get as many horses hitting the pavement and not getting lost in the drive system. If memory serves 365 (maybe...) rwhp... compared to the crank which is 412. I want to get the 412 back and get to the 500rwhp mark

November 1st, 2010, 09:22 PM	#11
WNTS 2RN Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: US Navy Goat Locker Posts: 1,591 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know a n/a set up makes for a nice project and a great conversation piece, but a s/c is going to be the way to go if you want power. __________________ 2011 5.0 1.3 gallons of American performance!! K&N drop in (I know, I'm cheap) Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust H&R Super Sport springs Bremmer BR01 19x8, 19x9.5 wheels Bottomless bottle of soap!

November 2nd, 2010, 04:03 PM	#12
mustangmitchell Newbie 1986 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah its mainly a project and for bragging rights lol. but yeah Ik the SC gets me lotta power (i think hennessey is working on a 1000+ hp mustang??) but yeah im not drag racing so its more personal achievement

November 2nd, 2010, 10:14 PM	#13
rovelli92 Banned 2010 GT Sterling Grey 12.97 @ 107.34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: H-town, TX Posts: 2,170 iTrader: 0 reviews	i cant even imagine a 1000hp...honestly i would be fine with a 500hp car....lol 1000hp is just too much power that i wouldnt be able to control __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] \|Some fun new stuff...\|

November 2nd, 2010, 10:22 PM	#14
jakenbake13 Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	On youtube there are a few 1000 hp vids, if you take their word i guess. But on mustang50magazine.com there are some KOTS vids and those cars are close if not over a 1000 and they sound nuts on the dyno, I agree, I couldnt imagine driving one.

November 2nd, 2010, 10:24 PM	#15
jakenbake13 Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh and yea 5.0 mag did a KB cobra and when it made 700 horsepower they said it wasnt as fun to drive as stock because it was more work mentally like when to get into it a bit and avoid hitting bumps where your foot would bounce and when there was gravel or sand.

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